Best ways to deal with stress

Top 5 best ways to de-stress

Stress and stress related diseases are top killers in our modern society. Stress affects all aspects of our physical and mental wellbeing. Therefore, it is paramount that all of us find ways to reduce stress levels in our lives.

Temporary stress stimulus can be a positive thing. It can make us perform better and see better results whether it comes to work and sports. However, chronic stress has an opposite effect. Over time it can lead to physical problems such as high blood pressure, extreme weight gain or weight loss and blood sugar issues. It also affects our sleeping habits and ability to relax.

Here are our top 5 ways to de-stress and claim your life back:

1. Learn some relaxation techniques such as breathing and meditation exercises. Deep breathing activates our parasympathetic nervous system and this way lowers our blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the symptoms of chronic stress.

2. Get enough sleep! We know it’s hard to sleep if you are stressed. However, it can be a vicious cycle. If you are not getting enough sleep, it is hard to think straight and even small things may cause you to feel overwhelmed. You can read about good sleeping habits from our previous blog.

3. Exercise on regular basis! Exercise is a good way to de-stress and get your thoughts directed to somewhere else. Make sure if you are sleeping badly that you choose something little bit more gentle such as walking or yoga. However, sometimes a good high intensity work out can do good too! Learn to listen to your body.

4. Make sure you eat a nutritious diet. A good diet can support for mental and physical wellbeing. Too much sugar and junk food and too little healthy foods can make you feel tired, sluggish and depressed. Moderation is a key! Sometimes a little treat works wonders on occasions. Chronic stress depletes out magnesium and vitamin B12 levels so makes sure that you get plenty of those from foods you eat. You can also use a good quality supplement.

5. Learn to love yourself and be forgiving! Do things that you love to do and do it without guilt. Make sure you get yourself a regular massage. Massage is known to increase person’s feeling of wellbeing and self-appreciation. Regular head and eye massage at the end of the day comes with many benefits. Relaxation is just one of them.